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Amor Quote by John Cleland

“(...) o conhecimento e a comunicação com os maus elementos do nosso próprio sexo é muitas vezes tão fatal para a inocência quanto todas as seduções do outro.” quote by John Cleland
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““(...) o conhecimento e a comunicação com os maus elementos do nosso próprio sexo é muitas vezes tão fatal para a inocência quanto todas as seduções do outro.””

John Cleland

About This Quote

Source Novel: Fanny Hill, 1748 (translation)

Interaction with harmful peers can corrupt innocence as much as external temptations.

In simple terms: Bad influences can ruin purity like seductive outsiders.

Key Takeaway

Guard against corrupting relationships.

Themes

morality influence innocence

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • friendships
  • online communities
  • workplace environments

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics temptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who influences you most?
  • How do you recognize toxic relationships?
A Different Perspective

Not all harmful influences are obvious; context matters.

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